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Das Finanzzentrum der Schweiz erhält ein Forschungs- und Entwicklungszentrum für die Blockchain-Technologie. Heute wurde der «Trust Square» an der Zürcher Bahnhofstrasse eröffnet.

Weltweit tragen über drei Millionen Läuferinnen und Läufer die Schuhe der jungen Zürcher Marke On. Hinter dem Erfolg steht eine clevere Exportstrategie. Dafür wurde On am Aussenwirtschaftsforum von Switzerland Global Enterprise (S-GE) mit dem Export Award 2018 ausgezeichnet.

F10 FinTech Incubator & Accelerator and Crypto Valley Labs have announced a partnership around bringing more crypto and blockchain knowledge to Zurich and supporting fintech startups working with crypto currencies or blockchain technology.

Lausanne-based blockchain and crypto-currency specialist Metaco has secured significant new shareholders and investment in a highly successful second round of funding. Avaloq has acquired a 10% stake in Metaco, the highest amount by a new shareholder.

The fintech startup Lendity has launched the first Swiss diversified crowdlending bond fully subscribed by Bank Julius Baer. In addition, the start-up sees an increased interest from institutional investors and is working on two further products.

Whether Executive, Board of Directors or Advisory Board: Seasoned managers bring more than experience to startups.

Das Zürcher FinTech neon Switzerland AG bietet mobiles Banking – das erste, von einer bestehenden Bank unabhängige Angebot in der Schweiz. Damit will das Start-up die Branche aufmischen. Nun hat neon eine Finanzierungsrunde mit bekannten Schweizer Investoren abgeschlossen.

TrueVRsystems built a scalable technology platform allowing venues to set up and run massive-scale VR centers. With five operating centers, including Europe’s latest, Fusion Arena in Zurich, the startup is now looking into global markets; starting with Sweden.

Swiss Sports-tech startups will be competing against industry giants in the finals of the forthcoming Sports Technology Award in London. The eight selected startups offer innovative solutions not only to enhance performance of sports persons but also to engage spectators.

Securosys’ hardware security modules are being used for the Swiss interbank clearing system. Crypto Storage AG is part of the Crypto Finance Group. The two young companies aim to build the most secure storage solution for crypto and blockchain-based assets to date. Currently, several Swiss banks are being onboarded.